South of the Border Chicken Breasts

Listed below are side dishes to complement the flavors in this recipe. Choose one starch/whole grain and one vegetable/fruit to create a nutritionally balanced meal.

Choose from:
• Corn on the cob (grilled, steamed or boiled)
• Fresh fruit
• Green salad
• Fresh salsa made with black beans, cilantro, onion and mango.
• Shredded jicama and carrot salad sprinkled with fresh lime juice
• Grilled sweet potatoes or plantains
• Whole grain, Spanish rice
• Avocado salsa with diced red pepper and pineapple or mango

       
   

NUTRITIONIST RECOMMENDATIONS:

Use 2 tbsp of olive oil instead
of 4 tbsp

Nutrition Content with substitutions (per serving):
389 calories
13 g Total Fat
55 g Protein
1 g Carbohydrates
136 mg Cholesterol
165 mg Sodium

 

  
 

INGREDIENTS

4 Foster Farms Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets

Spice Mixture
1/4 cup pure vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tesapoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat broiler. Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, blend oil, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cayenne.

2. Place chicken on broiler pan. Brush or spoon half of seasoning mixture over chicken. Broil chicken 6 minutes 4 to 6 inches from heat.

3. Turn chicken over; brush with remaining seasoning mixture. Broil 4 to 5 minutes longer or until internal juices of chicken run clear.

4. Garnish with light sour cream; accompany with hot corn and black beans, if desired.